They didnt put any other witnesses on the stand, nor did they introduce evidence, substantial evidence. So its i mean, this is a legitimate and mainstream legal theory about how you defend your client, you try to create the impression in the jury that the prosecution doesnt even bear responding to their case was so weak. But those closing arguments tomorrow are going to be a big deal. Its going to be fascinating. Theres one line of evidence in this case that stands completely unrefuted by the defense. There was no crossexamination on this. And that was a treasury official getting on the stand and saying Paul Manafort did not report the existence of the following foreign bank accounts. Thats the description of a crime, for the defense not to put something on the stand to refute that, to say it wasnt Paul Manaforts responsibility, something, anything, theres no defense on that. No. There was discussion on crossexamination im going to get this exactly. There was . Discussion of was Paul M
That i would placate omarosa to move the discussion along because i was weary of her obsession over this alleged tape. Omarosa fabricated the story by conflating numerous discussions. Omarosas book is out today. And this morning the president called her a dog. The white house is also scheduled to hold a briefing at 2 3507bd get right to it. Joining me now, the author of unhinged an insiders account of the white house, Omarosa Manigault newman, thank you for joining us. You have been through this where he has attacked you and called you names, so we have a shared experience. And lets talk about the nda. Do you believe that you have violated the 2016 agreement . I dont believe that i have violated, but i will leave it to the lawyers to sort it out. It is interesting that he is trying to silence me, and what is he trying to hide or be afraid of. If he had not said anything that is derogatory or demeaning to africanameric africanamericans and women, why would he go to the extent to shut me
The Paul Manafort trial has closed its case. Joining us, julia ainsley. Reporter the defense has rested, andrea. They didnt bring any witnesses. Its important to remember they dont have to bring any witnesses, its the burden of the government to show that beyond a reasonable doubt what Paul Manafort did was criminal. The defense does not have to show anything, to the contrary, hes presumed innocent. If they tried to bring forth character witnesses, it wouldnt do enough for the jury. What they want to do is plant a seed of doubt on every one of these counts, so the bank fraud or tax evasion, they want enough for the jury to say on each of these 16 counts, perhaps thats not the full story, maybe what the prosecution is saying shouldnt be believed because of the way the defense conducted their crossexamination. Yesterday they were somewhat successful in how they crossexamined some people, putting some doubt on whether Paul Manafort actually committed bank fraud, for example. But another k
Confirmation would not just shift the court to the right. It would also make chief Justice Roberts the swing vote, and hes a lot more conservative than justice kennedy. Let me bring in jeff bennett at the white house for us. Jeff, what do we know about how the sides are preparing . A white house official told us Brett Kavanaugh has done at least a half dozen prep sessions including mock sessions with interruptions. Kavanaughs been preparing for this since prep school. He was born in washington. He spent the vast majority of his career here working in the Bush Administration and now as an Appeals Court judge. The gop, the rnc in coordination with the white house, capitol hill, outside gop groups spending millions. Going all in on kavanaugh. As for democrats weve been getting a preview of issues they hope to use to derail his confirmation. Abortion rights, president ial power, Hillary Clinton is adding her voice in a tweet she sent out today. She says this. Happy labor day. Theres no bet
Also tonight, are Congressional Republicans about to go to war with big tech . House Majority Leader Kevin Mccarthy is going to join us later in the hour to break it all down. The looming fight over bias in silicon valley. Plus, the reason we are here violence continues to rock thisn amazing American City and violets political leaders might be asleep at the switch, we camt to get answers. Foxs own Gianno Caldwell went to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods anywhere in this country to talk to gang bangers and excons. Some exclusive video you do not want to miss. But first, as we just mentioned, the president is taking all comers in evansville and if you are just getting caught up, here is what you may have missed. The failing New York Times, which by the way, if i wasnt here, they would be out of business. The washington post, the New York Times. Cnn. [ crowd booing ] so a writer for the New York Times that a pretends she knows what shes talking about, hasnt got a clue, and im tell